Careers

Grow Your Career In Childcare

At Kids Play we have 15 OFSTED registered settings, so if you have ambition and drive there is every opportunity to develop your career as we continue to grow!

Applicants with enthusiasm and experience are invited for the following positions within our successful Out of School Clubs, Day Nurseries and Pre-Schools.

Why Work For Us?

Kids Play Childcare are committed to employing passionate and enthusiastic staff, and in return, can offer a fantastic benefits package including:

A highly competitive salary
Family friendly flexible working
28 days holiday, increasing with service
Pension scheme
Private health insurance after the first full year of service
Up to a 50% discount on childcare for parents
Continued professional development and training opportunities
Free uniform
Recommend a friend scheme

Click Here to submit your CV and register your interest in working at one of our Nursery & Pre-School locations.

For further information call Lucy Horwood on 07803 007238.

Click a venue to view the available Vacancies:

Childcare Hub – Knowlhill, Milton Keynes

Job Title: Holiday Club Assistant/Practitioner – Childcare, Seasonal,School Holidays

Duration: Full time and part time hours, seasonal work only
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Due to our continued success and expansion, we are looking to hire a Seasonal Childcare Practitioners to assist in covering during school holiday periods in our Milton Keynes based Nurseries and Holiday Clubs. You will be working across all ages, gaining lots of experience with children aged 0-11 years.
This position would be ideal work for someone studying their childcare qualifications and looking for relevant work experience during school/college/university holidays?

Ideally you will need to have obtained a minimum of a Level 2 Childcare related Qualification. (NVQ, Diploma etc…), with some work experience in a childcare environment.

Kids Play Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Nursery Nurse, Childcare Practitioners – Early Years

Duration: Full time, 40hrs
Location: Neath Hill, Knowlhill, Wolverton Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kidsplay Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, London and St Albans.
We now have some new opportunities available for qualified, full time Practitioners to join our Day Nurseries in Neath Hill, Knowlhill and Wolverton in Milton Keynes.
The benefits:
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Responsibilities and Duties
• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the setting facility.
• To ensure that developmental records for your key group are kept up to date.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children. (Ages range from 6 weeks to 13 years dependent on setting).
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
• To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the setting.
• To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To help support the management team to ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the management team in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
• Any other duties that may be required.
Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for confident Nursery Practitioners, who are looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS and implement accordingly. You will be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and have experience in a similar role. You must be available full time, 40 hours per week.

Kids Play Childcare Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any employment is engaged. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In the event of candidates not being part of the DBS update service, Kids Play Childcare Group will pay for a new disclosure to be carried out, however employees will be responsible for payment to subscribe to the update service. Individuals must register within 14 days of the date of the disclosure, otherwise they must pay for a new disclosure to be done again.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant/Driver
Duration: Full time, 40hrs
Location: Various Milton Keynes

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Summary
Kitchen:
• Assist with the day to day running of the kitchen
• Help prepare and present a freshly cooked lunchtime and tea time meal, including a dessert for the children in our care.
• Adhere strictly to Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety procedures at all times.
• Ensure that food is served promptly to each room/ site at the following times unless otherwise stated by the Kitchen Manager
• Prepare adequate portion sizes to meet the children’s individual needs, ensuring there is always the option for second servings
• Never allow children into the kitchen.
• Daily clearing up and cleaning of the kitchen
• Help with any other duties at the request of the Kitchen Manager
• Come back to Knowlhill after driving duties to wash up final dishes, and clear kitchen ready for the next day.

Driving:
• Pick up children from local schools, and bring them back to our After School Club at Knowlhill
• Deliver meals from our Knowlhill kitchen to our other Milton Keynes based settings

This position is full time 40 hours per week, working Monday to Friday from 9am – 5:30pm and being flexible with hours where required.
You will have previous experience in this type of position, the ideal candidate should have worked in a similar environment (Nursery/School/Retirement home etc). As this role will require delivering to our other settings, and picking children up from school a full, clean UK driving license is also essential and a DBS criminal check.
Kids Play Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Brooksward Day Nursery – Neath Hill, Milton Keynes

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager

Duration: Full time, Maternity cover (5 months)

Location: Neath Hill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Are you a Deputy Manager? Looking to work for a more forward thinking company? Want more responsibility and recognition?
We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, Kettering, London and St Albans. Due to expansion and continued success, we are currently seeking 2 committed, experienced Childcare professionals to assist the Managers in leading our established teams at our Day Nursery’s in Wolverton and Neath Hill, Milton Keynes.
This varied and challenging position is definitely for an experienced Childcare Professional, working on a full time basis of 40 hours per week.
Please note, the position at Neath Hill is a 5 month maternity cover. This role could potentially lead to more permanent positions.

The benefits:
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Company awards ceremony every 2 years

The role
To develop and maintain the day to day organising and functionality of the room provisions, leading a team of Practitioners.To provide a happy safe, secure and stimulating environment in which the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and psychological development of the children is taken in to full account.To encourage the children to maintain and develop their own individuality and independence.

Responsibilities and Duties
• To take full day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the room facility.
• To help deal with staff records and help with appraisals.
• To be responsible for maintaining as close to possible the predicted occupancy levels.
• To provide an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self-motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To establish, in conjunction with the childcare SENCO, individual programmes for any children with special needs.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
• To ensure any injury or accident or suspicion of non-accidental injury are recorded correctly or reported.
• To ensure a high standard of hygiene in relation to staff, children, equipment and surroundings.
• To ensure Kids play policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To ensure that the ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the nursery manager in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
• To work within the set company budgets, support the manager in controlling monthly invoices and direct debits
• To manage the setting within the set standards in the absence of the nursery manager

Qualifications and Skills
• This post requires a minimum relevant level 3 qualification
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Satisfactory clearance of criminal records bureau
• Minimum of 3 years experience of working with children and families
• Experience of working with children within the age group of 0yrs to 5yrs
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbally
• Dealing with admin and record keeping
• Keeping and recording Budgets
• Empathy with children and can cater for individual needs
Kids Play Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Duration: Full time, 40 hours

Location, Various Milton Keynes

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kidsplay Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, London and St Albans.
We now have brand new opportunities available for Nursery Assistants to join us on a full time basis, covering all 4 of our Milton Keynes based day nurseries.

This exciting role, is unique and different. You will get to work in lots of different environments, whilst still being employed on a full time position. As you are essentially covering across all sites, you will not have key person responsibilities as part of this position.
We are looking for someone who is happy to “muck in”…. From playing with the children, to helping prepare snacks, tidying areas, creating new play zones… The role is so varied, there’s no time to get bored!!
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including 28 days holiday (increasing with service), free uniform, free hot lunch every day, healthcare NHS top up, pension, discounted staff childcare, and an annual company awards ceremony to name a few. Plus as a rapidly growing organisation, there will be lots of training and future career progression opportunities available.

Responsibilities and Duties
• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the setting facility.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children. (Ages range from 6 weeks to 13 years dependent on setting).
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
• To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the setting.
• To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To help support the management team to ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the management team in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
• Any other duties that may be required.

Qualifications and Skills
Whilst being flexible in regards to qualifications, we are looking for someone special… We are looking for someone with a natural passion and ability to work with children. (The one thing we can’t teach!)
You will be hard working and motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard working teams. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. Ideally you will have experience in a similar role working with children aged 0-5 years. You must be available full time, 40 hours per week.
Due to the nature of this position, and the travel between sites, a full UK driving licence and own transport is preferred. As a part of the package for the successful candidates, we will offer a mileage incentive.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Little Chestnuts Day Nursery – Bletchley, Milton Keynes

No current vacancies.

Wolverton Day Nursery – Wolverton, Milton Keynes

Job Title: Nursery Nurse, Childcare Practitioners – Early Years
Location: Wolverton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for confident Nursery Practitioners, who are looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS and implement accordingly. You will be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and have experience in a similar role. You must be available full time, 40 hours per week.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Nursery Nurse, Childcare Practitioners – Early Years

Duration: Part time

Location: Wolverton Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kidsplay Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, London and St Albans.
We now have a brand new opportunity available for a part time Practitioner to join our Wolverton Day Nursery.
We are looking for someone who can commit to working Monday to Wednesday, from 8am-1pm. all year round. Please note this is NOT a term time only position.
The benefits:
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for confident Nursery Practitioners, who are looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS and implement accordingly. You will ideally be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and have experience in a similar role.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager

Duration: Full time, Maternity cover (6-12 months)

Location: Wolverton, Milton Keynes

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Are you a Deputy Manager? Looking to work for a more forward thinking company? Want more responsibility and recognition?

We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, Kettering, London and St Albans. Due to expansion and continued success, we are currently seeking 2 committed, experienced Childcare professionals to assist the Managers in leading our established teams at our Day Nursery’s in Wolverton and Neath Hill, Milton Keynes.

This varied and challenging position is definitely for an experienced Childcare Professional, working on a full time basis of 40 hours per week.

Please note, the position at Neath Hill is a 5 month maternity cover, the position at Wolverton is initially on a maternity cover basis of 6-12 months. Both roles could potentially lead to more permanent positions.

The benefits:

This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
Free hot lunches every day
28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
Free uniform
NEST Pension scheme for all staff
Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
Company awards ceremony every 2 years

The role

To develop and maintain the day to day organising and functionality of the room provisions, leading a team of Practitioners.To provide a happy safe, secure and stimulating environment in which the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and psychological development of the children is taken in to full account.To encourage the children to maintain and develop their own individuality and independence.

Responsibilities and Duties

To take full day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the room facility.
To help deal with staff records and help with appraisals.
To be responsible for maintaining as close to possible the predicted occupancy levels.
To provide an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self-motivation and eagerness to learn.
To establish, in conjunction with the childcare SENCO, individual programmes for any children with special needs.
To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
To ensure any injury or accident or suspicion of non-accidental injury are recorded correctly or reported.
To ensure a high standard of hygiene in relation to staff, children, equipment and surroundings.
To ensure Kids play policies and procedures are followed at all times.
To ensure that the ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
To support the nursery manager in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
To work within the set company budgets, support the manager in controlling monthly invoices and direct debits
To manage the setting within the set standards in the absence of the nursery manager

Qualifications and Skills

This post requires a minimum relevant level 3 qualification
Previous experience in a similar role
Satisfactory clearance of criminal records bureau
Minimum of 3 years experience of working with children and families
Experience of working with children within the age group of 0yrs to 5yrs
Excellent communication skills both written and verbally
Dealing with admin and record keeping
Keeping and recording Budgets
Empathy with children and can cater for individual needs

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Mead Open Farm Day Nursery

Job Title: Nursery Nurse, Childcare Practitioner, Early Years

Kidsplay Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, Kettering, St Albans and London.
Due to continued success and expansion, we are excited to announce that we expanding the team at our Mead Open Farm Day Nursery in Leighton Buzzard. There is a new vacancy available for an experienced Practitioner to join the team at this, unique farm based setting!
Working “down on the farm”, the children have access every day to all the Mead facilities, it really is a fabulous environment for them and our staff!
The benefits:
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Free annual family pass to Mead Open Farm (for up to 5 people)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

We are looking for passionate, committed and reliable Early Years Practitioner, who are available to work on a full-time basis of 40-45 hours per week. Our nursery is open from 7:30am-6:30pm Monday to Friday, so you will need to me available for shift patterns between these hours.
Responsibilities:
• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the room facility.
• To ensure that developmental records for you key group are kept up to date.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children aged 0-5 years.
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
What are we looking for?:
We are looking for a confident Nursery Practitioner, who are looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS and implement accordingly. You will be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and ideally have experience in a similar role.
Mead Open Farm Day Nursery is to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Nursery Nurse, Childcare Practitioner, Early Years

Duration: Monday – Friday 1pm-6:30pm, all year round

We opened our brand new day nursery at Mead Open Farm in Leighton Buzzard in April 2017, and due to popular demand, our new second building opened in March 2018! We now have part time opportunities available for an experienced Practitioner to join the team at our new, unique farm setting, working Monday to Fridays, 1pm-6:30pm!
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Free annual family pass to Mead Open Farm
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Responsibilities:
• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the room facility.
• To ensure that developmental records for you key group are kept up to date.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children aged 0-5 years.
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.

What are we looking for?:
We are looking for a confident Nursery Practitioner, who is looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to the our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS and implement accordingly. You will be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and ideally have experience in a similar role.
Due to the rural location, applicants with a full driving licence and their own transport would be preferred.
Mead Open Farm Day Nursery is to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Nurseries MK (General)

No current vacancies.

Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery – Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Job Title: Lunchtime Assistant – Nursery, Childcare

Duration: 11:00am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Location: Bury St Edmunds

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, Kettering, London and St Albans. Due to continued success and growth, we are currently seeking a Lunchtime Assistant for our Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery.

We are looking for someone reliable who can provide lunchtime cover for our full time Nursery Nurses staff (11:00am – 3:30pm Monday – Friday).

Please note this position requires you to work ALL YEAR ROUND and is NOT a term time only position.

This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
Free hot lunches every day
28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
Free uniform
NEST Pension scheme for all staff
Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
Company awards ceremony every 2 years

Your role will be to assist in the preparation of children’s meals, helping to feed the children where necessary, and cleaning and tidying away whilst also providing a general support function to your colleagues.

Required Skills

Ability to obtain a satisfactory criminal records bureau disclosure
Experience with children aged 0-5 years
Previous professional childcare experience, ideally within a day nursery environment
A passion for working with Children

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Out of School Clubs and Holiday Clubs

Job Title: Holiday Club Assistant/Practitioner – Childcare, Seasonal, School Holidays

Duration:Full time and part time hours, seasonal work only

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

This position would be ideal work for someone studying their childcare qualifications and looking for relevant work experience during school/college/university holidays?

Ideally you will need to have obtained a minimum of a Level 2 Childcare related Qualification. (NVQ, Diploma etc…), with some work experience in a childcare environment.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Head Office

No Vacancies

Willows Farm Day Nursery

Early Years Practitioner – Nursery – Full Time

Location: London Colney, nr St Albans

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Due to the continued success at Willows Farm Day Nursery we are extending our facilities and are now looking for a Level 2/3 qualified Early Years Nursery Practitioner to join our Preschool team, working on a full time basis with children aged 3-4 years old.
We are looking for passionate, committed and reliable Early Years Practitioner, who are available to work on a full-time basis of 40-45 hours per week.
Our nursery is open from 7am-7pm Monday to Friday, so you will need to me available for shift patterns between these hours.
Working in this unique environment, the role will be challenging and extremely rewarding!
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Free annual family pass to Willows Farm (for up to 5 people)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Roles and Responsibilities
• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the nursery facility.
• To ensure that developmental records for your key group are kept up to date.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children.
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the nursery, which encourage independence, self-motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the nursery as confidential.
• To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the nursery.
• To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To help support the management team to ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the management team in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
• Any other duties that may be required.

Willows Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Holiday Club Assistant – Seasonal, All school holidays!
Location: London Colney, nr St Albans

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Due to continued success and expansion, we are now looking for Holiday Club Practitioner to join both our Holiday club, and our Nursery rooms on a seasonal contract, to provide cover during all school holidays.
This is an amazing and unique opportunity to gain some fantastic experience, working with children aged 3-12 years, in a wonderful farm based setting.
Working in this unique environment, the role will be challenging and extremely rewarding!
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Free annual family pass to Willows Farm (for up to 5 people)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony
We operate during all school holidays: February, Easter, May, Summer, October and Christmas.
Ideally you will have a recognised qualification in Childcare, and experience in a similar environment.
This position would be ideal for a college or university student studying childcare, and would provide great experience for your CV. Or a term time only teacher looking to earn an additional income during holidays?
You must be reliable, and live within a commutable distance of the nursery. Pay rate will be dependant on qualification level. Due to location, applicants with a full UK driving licence and transport are preferred.
Willows Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Bank Staff – Early Years Practitioner – Flexible

Location: London Colney, Nr St Albans

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Due to continued success and expansion, we are now looking for Bank Early Years Practitioners to join our Nursery rooms on a flexible, 20 hours per week Bank Staff contract, covering staff holidays/sickness etc. This will allow full flexibility as you are only contracted to 20 hours per week.
Ideally you will have a recognised qualification in Childcare, however it is essential you have experience in a similar environment.
Working in this unique environment, the role will be challenging and extremely rewarding!
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Free annual family pass to Willows Farm (for up to 5 people)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Since opening its doors in 2013, Willows Farm Day Nursery has become one of the most sought after settings in the area. As a purpose built environment, located on an idyllic farm setting, our facilities allow us to do much more than your average Nursery.
You must be reliable, flexible and live within a commutable distance of the nursery.
Willows Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

topsy turvy Day Nursery

Nursery Nurse, Childcare Practitioner – Early Years

Duration: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Location: Brent Cross

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Topsy Turvy World houses a multi-level maze of tunnels, climbs, drops, slides and ball cannons providing endless energetic entertainment for children up to the age of twelve and accompanying adults. In Easter 2014 we opened our onsite nursery and due to continued success, we are now looking for Practitioners to join our Nursery and Preschool on a permanent basis, working with children aged 0-5 years.
Our nursery is open from 7am-7pm Monday to Friday, so you must be available for shift patterns between these opening hours.
Working in this unique environment, the role will be challenging and extremely rewarding!
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• A company awards ceremony every 2 years

Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for a confident Nursery Practitioner, who is looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to the our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS and implement accordingly. You will be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and have experience in a similar role.
Topsy Turvy Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Nursery Nurse, Childcare Practitioner – Early Years, Bank Staff

Duration: Guaranteed 16 hours per week

Location: Brent Cross

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Benefits
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• A company awards ceremony every 2 years
Responsibilities and Duties
To provide a happy safe, secure and stimulating environment in which the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and psychological development of the children is taken in to full account. To encourage the children to maintain and develop their own individuality and independence.
Qualifications and Skills
• A recognised qualification in Childcare and Development, ideally level 3 or above
• Practical experience within a similar environment, and a passion for children and childcare
Topsy Turvy Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Nursery Assistant – Full time, 40hrs

Location: Brent Cross (London) and London Colney (Herts)

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kids Play Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, London and St Albans.
We now have a brand new opportunity available for a Nursery Assistant to join us on a full time basis, covering our Topsy Turvy Day Nursery in Brent Cross, and our Willows Farm Day Nursery in London Colney.
This exciting role, is unique and different. You will get to work in different environments, whilst still being employed on a full time position. As you are essentially covering across 2 sites, you will not have key person responsibilities as part of this position.
We are looking for someone who is happy to “muck in”…. From playing with the children, to helping prepare snacks, tidying areas, creating new play zones… The role is so varied, there’s no time to get bored!!
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including 28 days holiday (increasing with service), free uniform, free hot lunch every day, healthcare NHS top up, pension, discounted staff childcare, and an annual company awards ceremony to name a few. Plus as a rapidly growing organisation, there will be lots of training and future career progression opportunities available.
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• A company awards ceremony every 2 years

Responsibilities and Duties
• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the setting facility.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children. (Ages range from 6 weeks to 13 years dependent on setting).
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
• To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the setting.
• To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To help support the management team to ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the management team in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
• Any other duties that may be required.

Qualifications and Skills
Whilst being flexible in regards to qualifications, we are looking for someone special… We are looking for someone with a natural passion and ability to work with children. (The one thing we can’t teach!)
You will be hard working and motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard working teams. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. Ideally you will have experience in a similar role working with children aged 0-5 years. You must be available full time, 40 hours per week.
Due to the nature of this position, and the travel between sites, a full UK driving licence and own transport is preferred. As a part of the package for the successful candidates, we will offer a mileage incentive.

Topsy Turvy Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any employment is engaged. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In the event of candidates not being part of the DBS update service, Kids Play Childcare Group will pay for a new disclosure to be carried out, however employees will be responsible for payment to subscribe to the update service. Individuals must register within 14 days of the date of the disclosure, otherwise they must pay for a new disclosure to be done again.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

For further information call Lucy Horwood on 07803 007238.

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